Implementation and Achievement

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Implementing an inquiry-based learning unit requires an approach that goes beyond the traditional lesson plan. This week, students learn techniques for guiding the students’ individual inquiry so that skills, strategies, and standards are achieved. 

• Why would a facilitation plan instead of lesson plans be used for planning inquiry-learning? 
• What might be gained or lost when using facilitation plans versus lesson plans? 
• What do you see are the benefits of using interdisciplinary inquiry in a real-life classroom? 
• How does this compare to what professionals say are the benefits of interdisciplinary inquiry for students?